18 Nov Does Jan’s mentality fit within Kant’s description of Deontology?

Quiz Content

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Assignment Instructions

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Review all of the videos on Utilitarianism and Deontoloy. Then answer the questions below. There is only 1 correct answer for each question.

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Question 1

10 Points

One major problem with utilitarianism is the justice/rights objection, which points out that some acts are wrong regardless of future consequences/effects.

1. True

2. False

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Question 2

10 Points

Kant’s moral philosophy depends on free will.

1. True

2. False

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Question 3

10 Points

______________________ implies that the ends justify the means.

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Deontology

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Utilitarianism

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Question 4

10 Points

With Deontology, it may be implied that a person has instrumental value rather than intrinsic value.

1. True

2. False

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Question 5

10 Points

Jan is a successful junior associate at her firm. Although she’s only been there for 6 months, she shows great promise and has caught the eye of management, which makes her happy.

She wants to do her best and follow all the company rules because she wants to be noticed by management. A promotion opportunity is coming up and she wants it. After all, it will mean more money, more prestige, and will open doors for advancement. So with this goal in mind, she works hard to make her firm look good.

Does Jan’s mentality fit within Kant’s description of Deontology?

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Yes, because Jan appears to recognize her duty to be a good employee and appears to be focused on doing the right thing. Any ulterior motives she may have do not matter.

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No, because Jan appears to be doing these good deeds in anticipation of reward and does not appear to be acting from the “good will.”